Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Military Intercepts Shahed Drone Equipped With Man-Portable Air Defense System


(MENAFN- UkrinForm) According to Ukrinform, the Unmanned Systems Forces reported this on Facebook.

"Fighters of the Darknode Battalion of the 412th Nemesis Brigade intercepted a Russian Shahed equipped with a man-portable air defense system. This enemy UAV was also fitted with a radio modem and a camera, enabling control of the drone from the territory of the Russian Federation and the launch of a missile," the Unmanned Systems Forces said.

The Darknode Battalion crew managed to shoot down the Shahed, which posed a threat to Ukraine's aviation.

Read also: ADF neutralizes 39 out of 52 Russian drones

An analysis of the enemy's tactics in employing this new type of weapon is ongoing.

Photo for illustration purposes: Unmanned Systems Forces / Facebook

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